'He has the heaviest serve I have faced' - 25-year-old Tennis star's huge praise to Dhakshineswar Suresh

Overview

• Mark Lajal spoke highly of Dhakshineswar Suresh after losing to him at the ATP Lexington Challenger
• The World No. 147 claimed Suresh's serve as the heaviest he had ever faced
• While Dhakshineswar beat Lajal 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, he lost 6-7, 4-6 to the World No. 124 Eliot Spizzirri in the following game

Mark Lajal spoke highly of Dhakshineswar Suresh after losing to him at the ATP Lexington Challenger. The World No. 147 claimed Suresh's serve as the heaviest he had ever faced. While Dhakshineswar beat Lajal 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, he lost 6-7, 4-6 to the World No.124 Eliot Spizzirri in the following game.

"Suresh has the heaviest serve I have faced," said Lajal when asked about the threat against Suresh. At the ATP Lexington Challenger, Suresh caught the attention of the fans with his strong serve. Many regard it to be at the elite level, with him hitting as many as 44 aces in a period of time lately.

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Despite shining in the match against Lajal, Suresh's campaign at the ATP Lexington Challenger ended soon, as he lost to Spizzirri in the following game by 6-7, 4-6. However, the 25-year-old had made a mark with his strong serve and overall game. Many were impressed by Suresh's speed and claimed he could go a long way in the upcoming months.

"My strengths are serving aces and playing the forehand," - Dhakshineswar Suresh

When asked about his serve in an interview, Suresh claimed it as one of his biggest weapons, along with his forehand. The emerging star added that he's tall and serving helps him gain an advantage over his opponents. While Suresh was aware of his strengths, he also analyzed some of his weak points. He hoped to reduce the unforced errors in his upcoming matches.

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"My strengths are serving aces and playing the forehand. I am a tall player and I used it (serve) to my advantage. While playing at the elite level, you need to narrow down on your mistakes, which I couldn't as I committed several unforced errors," Dhakshineswar Suresh said.